Summary: Grants and instrument awards for community groups, schools, charities, organisations, companies and individuals in deprived or marginalised areas of the UK seeking to deliver sustainable music projects that increase participation in music within local communities.

Deadline: 30 November 2026

Maximum value: Discretionary. Grants of up to £1,500 are available in the current round for groups working with early years children aged 0-4.

Other information:

• • Funding supports music-making projects and may provide instruments, equipment and software, including guitars, ukuleles, Pbuzz instruments and Arturia controllers.
  • Priority is given to applicants with the greatest need and those serving underrepresented communities.
  • Match funding is encouraged as applications are unlikely to be funded in full.